In addition to Tesla's life story, the book also delves into the broader impact of his work, examining his contributions to science and technology, the ongoing relevance of his ideas to modern challenges, and the potential for innovation to shape the future of humanity.
Throughout the book, readers will gain a deep understanding of the complex and multifaceted legacy of Nikola Tesla. From his pioneering work in electrical engineering to his impact on popular culture, politics, and society, Tesla's influence continues to be felt today.
Some of the topics covered in this book include:
Childhood
Education and early career
Patents and politics
The eccentric genius
Tesla's coil and the niagara contract
Influential friends and the lure of flight
The wardenclyffe tower
1914 and beyond
Nikola tesla pursued his ideas for wireless lighting and worldwide wireless electric power distribution in his high-voltage, high-frequency power experiments. Tesla explained the principles of the rotating magnetic field in an induction motor by demonstrating how to make a copper egg stand on end, using a device that he constructed known as the egg of columbus and introduced his new steam powered oscillator ac generator.